The Saudi-led coalition rejected Houthi claims about Riyadh, describing the reported targeting of the Saudi capital as misleading.
Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki made the comments as fighting continued across several Yemeni fronts. He said the claims came amid reported losses suffered by Houthi forces, particularly around Taiz.
Al-Maliki said the group was seeking what he described as imaginary victories. He linked the claims to developments on the battlefield and reported losses among Houthi members.
The spokesman also said the claims aimed to shift attention away from those losses. He further pointed to growing public anger over the group’s conduct and external relationships.
The Houthis had claimed they targeted Riyadh while fighting intensified across Yemen. Their claim came as Yemeni forces continued operations against Houthi positions on several fronts.
According to reports cited by the coalition, Houthi forces suffered significant losses during recent fighting. Those reports estimated that about 5,000 fighters were lost within one week.
Meanwhile, Yemeni armed forces continued air and ground operations against Houthi positions. The reported operations covered several areas where fighting had intensified.
Yemeni military spokesman Col. Majid Al-Nuzaili said forces conducted 257 precision operations. The operations targeted Houthi positions, movements, military capabilities, and other facilities.
The reported operations covered Sanaa, Midi, Baqim, Al-Jawf, Marib, Al-Bayda, and Lahj. However, military activity remained particularly concentrated around the Taiz fronts.
The reported targets included command and control centers and Houthi troop gatherings. Forces also targeted reinforcements, combat reserves, weapons depots, and ammunition storage facilities.
In addition, the operations targeted military supply lines and related equipment. Yemeni military officials said the campaign used aircraft, drones, artillery, missiles, and rocket launchers.
The coalition’s comments came during continued military pressure on Houthi forces. Fighting has involved several fronts as Yemeni forces seek to challenge Houthi positions.
Al-Maliki also linked the Houthi claims to developments around Taiz. He said battlefield losses had contributed to the group’s efforts to present favorable accounts of events.
The statement therefore placed the Riyadh claims within the broader context of Yemen’s ongoing fighting. It also highlighted competing accounts surrounding recent military developments.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi claims involving attacks on its territory. However, the coalition spokesman specifically disputed the latest claim concerning Riyadh.
Houthi claims about Riyadh came as Yemeni forces reported continued military operations. The competing statements illustrate the differing accounts surrounding the latest escalation.
Saudi Arabia and its allies have continued monitoring developments along the Yemeni conflict’s various fronts. Meanwhile, military operations have remained focused on positions and capabilities linked to the Houthis.
The latest statements also underline the continuing importance of battlefield developments in Yemen. Both sides have continued presenting different accounts of military activity and its effects.
Saudi Arabia remains directly involved in the conflict through its support for Yemen’s internationally recognized government. The latest coalition statement focused on disputing the Houthi account of events around Riyadh.
Houthi claims about Riyadh were therefore addressed alongside wider developments in Yemen. The coalition emphasized battlefield losses and ongoing military operations in its response.
Overall, the latest exchange reflects the continuing information battle surrounding Yemen’s conflict. Military developments remain accompanied by competing claims from the parties involved.
The coalition’s response did not announce a new policy or specific diplomatic initiative. Instead, Al-Maliki focused on rejecting the Houthi account and describing the broader battlefield situation.
The latest developments come as fighting continues across multiple Yemeni fronts. For now, officials on opposing sides continue to provide contrasting accounts of military developments.
